As technology advances, ensuring the security of computer systems, networks, and applications becomes increasingly critical. One of the ways in which security professionals can assess the security ...

Cyber threats continue to evolve, posing increasing risks to businesses of all sizes. Organizations must take proactive steps to safeguard their networks, and one of the most effective ways to do this ...

Hackers relentlessly probe your organization's digital defenses, hunting for the slightest vulnerability to exploit. And while penetration testing serves as a valuable tool, there might be some areas ...

Why are you performing penetration tests? Whether you’re using an internal team, outside experts or a combination of the two, are you simply satisfying regulatory or audit requirements, or do you ...

Network penetration testing is a simulated cyber attack against a computer network to assess the security of the network and identify vulnerabilities. The goal is to determine if unauthorized access, ...

While traditional penetration testing (pen testing) has long been the go-to method for identifying security gaps in a organization’s network and web application, a new approach has emerged: ...

CompTIA recently upgraded its PenTest+ certification program to educate professionals on cybersecurity penetration testing with training for artificial intelligence (AI), scanning and analysis, and ...

Cyber threats are growing at an unprecedented pace. In 2024 alone, global cyber threat losses reached an estimated US$9.5 trillion, and this figure is projected to rise even further in 2025. If ...

Don Lupejkis is a Solution Architect with CDW’s InfoSec Security team. His passion is helping organizations on their journey to a more secure environment. Penetration testing is a vital starting point ...

Traditional penetration testing has long been a cornerstone of cyber assurance. For many organisations, structured annual or biannual tests have provided an effective way to validate security controls ...

Since 2010, Juliana has been a professional writer in the technology and small business worlds. She has both journalism and copywriting experience and is exceptional at distilling complex concepts ...

Hacker and expert security consultant Jayson E. Street joins WIRED to answer your penetration test questions from Twitter. What does penetration testing entail? What are some of the most underrated ...